A 3-Year-Old Child with a Tracheostomy Will Soon Be Discharged

question 14

Multiple Choice

A 3-year-old child with a tracheostomy will soon be discharged.What recommendation should the nurse share with the family?

• A) Tub baths cannot be given.
• B) The child cannot be allowed to play outdoors.
• C) Avoid exposure to noxious fumes such as paint or varnish.
• D) Cover the tracheostomy with a plastic bib when exposed to cold air.

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